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187 Melrose Street, Newton MA 02466

Newton, MA 02466 • Auburndale
$940,000
Est. $5,640/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,680
Sq Ft
$560
Price/Sq Ft
0.32
Acres
1870
Year Built
44
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 12, 2021 • MLS# 72863925 Copied!

About this home

OPEN HOUSES CANCELED - OFFER ACCEPTED. WHEN YOU HAVE LAND, YOU HAVE POSSIBILITIES! 13,975 Sq. ft. lot allows for a 5,000+ sq. ft. home W/additional sq. footage in basement! Fabulous 4-bedroom home located in the heart of Auburndale Square! Leave your car at home! Walk to shops, restaurants, library, Starbucks, commuter rail, Green Line at Riverside, or the Express bus to downtown Boston. Walk to playgrounds & Newton's popular Norumbega Park a 13-acre conservation area w/ walking trails through rolling meadows & along the Charles River. EZ access to Mass Pike (I-90) & Route 128 (I-95). Just minutes to Boston & Logan International Airport. This sunny & bright home offers a large eat-in kitchen w/granite & SS appliances, formal dining room w/bay window, formal living room, recreation room, 4 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. There is a 2-car detached garage w/attached screened in sunroom.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,680 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,195,000
Final Sale Price: $940,000
Difference: $255,000 (-21.3%)
Performance Metrics
78.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
44
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $711
Sale $/sq ft: $560
This property sold for $560 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 21.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 44 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$560/sq ft
Area Average
$568/sq ft
Difference
1.4%

This property sold near the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 1,680 sq ft
Lot Size 0.32 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Sun Room, Vestibule, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 10

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $8,243
Assessed Value $766,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Sun Room, Vestibule, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Auburndale

187 Melrose Street, Newton MA 02466

Newton, MA 02466

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Learning Prep School
0.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Fessenden School
1.6 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
2.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.8 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
4.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
4.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
4.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.9 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.9 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
3.5 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
4.0 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
4.2 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Clearway School
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
2.2 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
4.1 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

2%
Price Range
45
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 30, 2021
$940,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 45
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Listed for Sale
Jul 12, 2021
$959,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail LiDonni Office: Legacy Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 31, 2026 Sold $2,798,000
Jul 12, 2021 New Listing Added $959,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
44 days
Price per Sq Ft
$560

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $8,243 $766,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,243
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$766,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail LiDonni
Listing Office Legacy Properties
Agent MLS ID BB806934
Office MLS ID AC2275
Listing Data Updated Sep 30, 2021 3:27 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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